Ready for RWC 2019 Shizuoka Ecopa Stadium An introduction to this world class stadium nestled between mountains and forests in Shizuoka. ‘ECOPA is the amalgamation of ECO, for ecologic, and PA, for park.’ The 2019 Rugby World Cup is coming to Ecopa Stadium Shizuoka!...

Honjin dori - the hidden food alley in Kakegawa Less than 10 minutes away from Kakegawa station on the Tokaido Shinkansen in Shizuoka, lies a hidden gem, outdoor eateries and bars along a traditional Japanese eating street, beckoning you in for a bite and enticing...

Kakegawa Castle Kakegawa Castle stands majestically on the hill protectively watching over the historic castle town of Kakegawa. It’s a lovely picture, like a stereotypical postcard of Japan. You might think you’ve seen this view before in other parts of Japan, or...